Provide assistance for hub city transit to transition its current fleet to low-emission vehicles through the purchase of propane-powered buses and the installation of supporting propane fueling…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Hattiesburg City Clerk $7.546 million on August 25, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to enable Hub City Transit to transition its fleet to low-emission propane-powered buses.

The award funds the purchase of propane-powered buses, construction of propane fueling infrastructure, facility modifications to support propane operations, workforce development training, and project management and engineering support. This funding replaces an originally proposed battery electric bus deployment with a propane-based low-emission technology solution. Hub City Transit will use the grant to retire vehicles beyond their useful life, improving service reliability and reducing emissions compared to diesel vehicles while sustaining community transit operations.

Performance occurs in Mississippi from August 15, 2026, through December 31, 2031, with ultimate completion by March 30, 2037. No sub-recipients are identified on this award. Eligible expenses cover buses, infrastructure, workforce development, and professional services necessary for implementation.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide assistance for hub city transit to transition its current fleet to low-emission vehicles through the purchase of propane-powered buses and the installation of supporting propane fueling infrastructure during the period of august 15 2026 to december 31 2031.this project replaces the originally proposed battery electric bus deployment with a propane-based low-emission technology solution.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible expenses such as buses infrastructure workforce development and professional services.activities include the purchase of propane-powered buses construction of propane fueling infrastructure facility modifications to support propane operations workforce development training and project management and engineering support necessary for implementation.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit hub city transit to replace vehicles that are beyond their useful life and transition to a low-emission propane fleet by purchasing propane buses and constructing fueling infrastructure to support operations and maintenance.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will benefit hub city transit and all those individuals who utilize IT. With the replacement buses HCT will be able to retire stock that is beyond its useful life which will improve service reliability reduce emissions compared to diesel vehicles and support continued transit operations for the community.